The Nikkei 225 remains range-bound, trading between last week's low of 40,168 and Friday's low of 38,944, with a potential rise above 40,168 targeting 40,286. The FTSE 100 shows a positive start, bouncing off its support zone of 8,070 to 7,056, though light trading volumes caution against over-optimism. Meanwhile, the DAX 40 is on an upward trajectory, approaching Friday's high of 19,453, with further gains possible if it surpasses this level, while the uptrend line at 19,088 provides support.